Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Pennsylvania Educators and Partners

About the Camp:

Is a family member planning to attend the 2025 Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference? High school students with disabilities are encouraged to attend the 2025 CS Camp: Code Arcade. Brought to you by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), this camp is a part of the 2025 Conference. Campers will explore CS college and career pathways through hands-on activities, field trips, and a game design project.

Flyer: Download the CS Camp Code Arcade Flyer

Details:

Dates: Monday, July 28 - Thursday July 31, 2025

Times: 

• Monday - 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday - Wednesday, 7:30 AM - 5:15 PM
• Thursday - 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: The School located near the Penn Stater Conference Center in State College, PA, which is the site of the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How: Empowering Educators and Partners Conference.  Complimentary shuttle service will be provided to/from the school and the conference center.

Eligibility:  Students with disabilities entering grade 9 - 12 (up to age 21) in fall 2025. It is expected that at least one parent or guardian attends the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference.

Fees: There is no cost to attend this camp.

Registration: To participate in the 2025 CS Camp: Code Arcade, registration is required. Registration is available through June 15, 2025. Space is limited, and spots will be filled in the order in which registrations are received.

Registration Link:  Click here for registration options.

Questions?     Contact us via email CSCamp@pattan.net

About the Camp:

Camp InsPirAtion (formally The Children’s Institute) is a fun, engaging day camp experience available for individuals ages 4-21 with disabilities, and their siblings, whose parents/caregiver(s) are enjoying the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference. Brought to you by the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), this camp’s focus is to provide a fun-filled experience for all campers. Campers can expect 4 filled days of water games, crafts, snow cones, gym activities, music, gaming, assemblies and more! Camp InsPirAtion is staffed by certified teachers, board certified behavior analysts, paraprofessionals, occupational therapists, and physical therapists with the goal of providing each individual camper an experience that meets their needs and preferences. Caregivers can relax and enjoy the great content at the conference, knowing that their child or young adult is enjoying themselves at camp. Come join us for some summer fun! 

Flyer: Click here to view the flyer

Details:

Dates: Monday, July 28 - Thursday July 31, 2025

Location: School located in close proximity to the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference. The conference is being held at the Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. Transportation, for parents and campers, the conference center will be provided to and from the conference center and the school  

Eligibility: All individuals with disabilities ages 4-21. Siblings are welcome too! It is expected that at least one parent or guardian attends the Bridging Knowledge to Know-How Conference. 

Fees: There is no cost to attend this camp.  

Registration:  Registration has closed.

Questions?    Contact us via email CampInspiration@pattan.net  

About the Summit:

Youth ages 14-21 are invited to attend the Youth Transition Summit at the Bridging Knowledge to Know How Conference! At the Summit youth will build important skills like leading their IEP team meeting, advocating for themselves, and planning for their future. The Youth Summit will be available on all four days of the conference. On Tuesday, July 29 and Wednesday July 30, youth can attend the Transition Summit in the morning. In the afternoon, they can choose to continue attending conference sessions or participate in Camp insPirAtion.

Download the flyer

Dates:

• Monday, July 28 - Conference Keynote and Student Led IEP Process Workshop
• Tuesday , July 29 - Morning Sessions around self advocacy, tools for transition planning.  Afternoon either attend general conference sessions or attend Camp Inspiration
• Wednesday, July 30 - Morning Sessions around youth engagement and ways to get involved your transition plan.  Afternoon either attend general conference sessions or attend Camp Inspiration
• Thursday , July 31 - Morning Sessions around Youth Advisory Committee and Combatting Abelism and closing keynote

Location: Penn Stater Hotel and Convention Center (if choosing summit/conference option) or Penn Stater Hotel and Convention Center and offsite location for Camp Inspiration (if choosing Summit/Camp Inspiration option)

Eligibility: All individuals with disabilities ages 14-21.

Fees: Included in conference registration (Scholarships may be available)

Registration:

• To participate, registration is required. 
• Registration is available through June 15, 2025. 

Click here to register

Questions? 
Contact hmangis@pattanpgh.net